From today (13 May 2024), the Small Business Research Initiative has been renamed to Contracts for Innovation.
The new name reflects that Contract for Innovation is able to offer fully funded research and development (R&D) contracts to innovative organisations of all sizes.
The programme was established in 2005 and is supported by Innovate UK. It aims to solve critical public sector challenges and drive economic growth in the UK by awarding 100% funded R&D contracts to innovative organisations.
The name change signals that organisations of all types and sizes are encouraged to apply for public sector R&D contracts through Contracts for Innovation programmes. This includes private-sector companies, research institutes, universities and third-sector organisations.
Update provided by Contracts for Innovation, supported by Innovate UK. Learn more here.
